The CPA Camera Club is one of the oldest in Northern Ireland dating back to 1906. Our aim is to promote photography and to assist those with an interest in photography, no matter how basic, no matter which medium, film or digital, everyone is welcome. Anyone, from beginner to advanced worker, is invited to join…

During the course of the year the club has several photographic competitions which all members, novice and advanced, are eligible to enter. These can be broken down into several groups: NIPA Interclub Competition Flora & Fauna Irish Heritage Photo Essay Special competitions These competitions give members an excellent chance to see how their work compares…

The annual exhibition is the highlight of the CPA season. It is the culmination of a year’s work and is open to all CPA members. There are many trophies to be won in multiple sections which are listed on the exhibition category page. Judging takes place in April and the opening night which includes the prize…

In 2012 CPA Camera Club held the inaugural Will McCrum Memorial Cup competition. This annual competition, now in its sixth year, aims to celebrate the life and talents of one of the club’s and Northern Ireland’s most well-loved photographers. “On the 25th June 2012 the CPA lost one of its longest serving members, William McCrum, who passed away…

CPA Team

Helen Honeyman

NIPA Representative

Helen is the CPA Representative to the NIPA Council for the 2017/18 season

Committee

CPA Committee

The CPA Committee meets four times a year and consists of Paul Hanley, Robert Sergeant, William Allen, Pauline McAleese, Helen Honeyman and Ossie Bruce.

Steve Haydon

CPA Vice Chair & Programme Secretary

Steve has responsibility for the CPA programme of events during the season and also stands as Vice Chair

Frank Dunleavy

CPA Treasurer

Frank has been CPA Treasurer for some seasons

Chelle McGaughey

CPA Secretary

Chelle is the CPA Secretary for the 2017-18 season

Louise Borbely

CPA Chair

Louise is the CPA Chair for the 2017-18 season

Vittorio Silvestri

CPA President & Exhibition Secretary

Vittorio was appointed as first CPA President to mark his service to the club over many years